Obituary: Janive BlanchardJanive Segraves Blanchard, 93, of Russellville passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born June 15, 1924, in Strawberry to Charles Homer and Beulah Fortenberry Segraves. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics and then earned her Master’s Degree in Education at the University of Arkansas. Janive was retired and spent her career as an educator, where her passion was for home economics. She was preceded ...

Obituary: Cora Banks Cora Ella Nordin Banks, 94, of Dardanelle passed away Aug. 23, 2017, at John Ed Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, after being transferred there from Mitchell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center by Yell County EMS. Cora was born Dec. 30, 1922, to John D. and Cassandra Flannery Nordin, one of 10 children. Her London schooling prepared her for a full life and enhanced her clerical skills learned at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. Wh...

Obituary: Carl LawleyCarl A. Lawley, 63, of Russellville, formerly of Hayward, Calif., passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Humphrey Funeral Chapel in Russellville officiated by Rev. Micah Williams. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of The Courier.

Obituary: Cora BanksCora Banks, 94, of Dardanelle passed away Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, with visitation one hour prior. Arrangements will be handled by Humphrey Funeral Service. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The Courier.

Obituary: Nellie CoxNellie Opal Cox, 71, of Russellville passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22 at Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born Sept. 10, 1945, to Claude Campbell and Willie Mae Frazier. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lloyd Cox; brother, Jerry Campbell and sister, Suzette LaJoie. She is survived by her son, Allen Cox; one sister, Mary Drope and husband Eddie and two grandsons, Joshua Cox and AJ Cox. Visitation will be at 10 a...

Obituary: Jeri SteeleJeri Lee Steele, 53, of Russellville died Aug. 19, 2017, at her home. She was born on Sept. 19, 1963, in California to Wayne and Gloria Craven. Jeri enjoyed writing poetry, of which she had some published, and spending time in the great outdoors. She also spent a lot of her time at the VFW Hall here in Russellville. She was preceded in death by her mother. Survivors include her father; two sons, Damien and Tobby Hutchinson; a daughter, Diana S...

Obituary: Jeri SteeleJeri Lee Steele, age 53, of Russellville, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at her home. She was born on Sept. 19, 1963, in California to Wayne and Gloria Craven. Jeri enjoyed writing poetry, of which she had some published, along with spending time in the great outdoors. She also spent a lot of her time at the VFW hall here in Russellville. All services are pending, and under the direction of Shinn funeral service. The online obituary and guestbo...

Obituary: Donald Bazzelle Jr.Donald, Banner Check, Ray Bazzelle Jr., age 57, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, at Baptist Health and Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born Feb. 24, 1960, in Camden, to Donal Ray Sr. and Ruthie Marie Williams Bazzelle. Donald was a baseball coach, he loved working on cars, hunting, fishing and boxing. He is preceded in death by his father, Donal Bazzelle Sr.; two sisters, Francine and Margaret Bazzelle; and a brother, Curtis Bazzelle. Survivo...

Obituary: Johnny HutchinsCLARKSVILLE — Johnny Lee Hutchins, 79, of Clarksville, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Fort Smith. He was born Oct. 20, 1937, in Johnson County, to Mr. Johnny Vernon and Dora Isabell (Wilson) Hutchins. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Billy Ray Hutchins, Howard Dean Hutchins and Thomas Robert Hutchins; Sister Bobbie Hutchins and brother-in law Clarence Cowell. Mr. Hutchins is survived by his brothers Jimmy Hutchins, Ancil ...

Obituary: Donald Bazzelle Jr.Donald (Banner Check) Ray Bazzelle Jr., age 57, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, at Baptist Health and Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born Feb. 24, 1960, in Camden. The family will receive friends from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday at Shinn Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. at New Salem Cemetery in Rosston under the direction of Shinn Fune...

Obituary: Bobby JamesDANVILLE — Bobby Joe James, age 88, of Havana, passed away Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at River Valley Hospice Home in Russellville. He was born Jan. 25, 1929, in Havana, to the late Holbert and Lela Apple James. He was a Korean Army veteran and a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-son, David Womack; step-daughter, Rosie Smith; brother, John J.W. James; sisters, Ima Dale Crabill and Lorene Earls; great-grandchildren,...

Obituary: Terry HigleyATKINS — Terry Higley, 75, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at the V.A. Hospital in Little Rock. He was born June 23, 1942, in Rexburg, Idaho, son of the late Edwin and Helen Purser Higley. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Kathryn Higley. He is survived by two daughters, Deborah Humphreys (Aaron Pearson) and Carollyn Higley; son, Terry Hardenbrook; four grandchildr...

Obituary: Burl HatchettCLARKSVILLE — Burl David Hatchett Sr., 60, was born March 5, 1957, in Clarksville and passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in Clarksville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulice Burl and Christine Buchanan Hatchett; and a brother, Ronnie Dean Hatchett. Survivors include his son, Burl David Hatchett Jr. and wife, Kathryn, of Clarksville; two daughters, Kendra Guthmiller and Kassandra Richter of Clarksville; a brother, Gary Don Hatchett ...

Obituary: Bobby JamesDANVILLE — Bobby Joe James, age 88 of Havana, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at the Western Yell County Church of Christ in Havana with John McCourt officiating. Burial will be in Piney Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 at Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. The online guestbook and condolences are at www.co...

Obituary: Mary CarpenterMary Lou Carpenter, 92, of Ozark, formerly of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at her home in Ozark after an extended illness. The daughter of Jeff and Cora Self Gunter, she was born Dec. 28, 1924, in Pope County. She attended Indian Creek School in her younger years. Mary Lou was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and a wonderful inspiration to all who knew her. She was a member of...

Obituary: Michael NunezMichael Nunez of Springdale went home to meet our savior on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at the age of 55. Michael was born to Remigio and Guadalupe on June 19, 1962, in Fresno, Calif. He grew up as the youngest of two children and attended Clovis High School. At the age of 17, Mike joined the United States Marines Corps and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served his country honorably, in both war and peace, in both active and reserve servi...

Obituary: James MetzDARDANELLE — James Metz, age 69, of Dover went to his final home on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 8, 1947, at Russellville to Alvin Dean and Grace Rhindress Metz. He was a master mason, collected knives, CB radios and he loved his grandkids. Survivors include his children, Judy Baughman and husband Ben, Patti Qualls and husband Tony, Jessie Stone and husband Brad, James Metz and wife Jean; 2...

Obituary: Bill ThomasDARDANELLE — William “Bill” Arnold Thomas, age 80, of Russellville died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 29, 1937, at Freer, Texas, to the late John and Anita Wiederkehr Thomas. He was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ and a retired truck driver for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Joyce Hayes, Melba Upton; and one brother, Darold Thomas Survivors i...

ObituariesMichael Nunez Michael Nunez of Springdale went home to meet our savior on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at the age of 55. Michael was born to Remigio and Guadalupe on June 19, 1962, in Fresno, Calif. He grew up as the youngest of two children and attended Clovis High School. At the age of 17, Mike joined the United States Marines Corps and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served his country honorably, in both war and peace, in both active and...